The Grand Manoeuvre

1955 · 106 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 1,153 VOTES · DIR. René Clair

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Overview

Armand, a boastful womaniser, makes a bet that he can seduce any girl he wants. He soon crosses paths with a beautiful Parisian divorcee, who is nothing like anyone he has ever met before.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,158 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:01:47 - Have you seen the time? - Ready in two minutes.
00:06:15 I shall ask the colonel. Olivier.
00:10:16 If you loved me
00:13:17 "That day a grand dinner will be held by the civilians or by the officers..."
00:16:53 Number three.
00:20:38 - You know Mlle Gervais? - Of course.
00:25:47 Then, good night, Mlle.
00:30:18 The door's locked. Come and let me in.
00:34:09 Who would be so bold?
00:38:39 No, go back. This is the moment. Let's make the most of it.
00:42:37 Closer.
00:48:31 She gave us such a look. She's his mistress.
00:52:35 - They really quarrelled? - She thought they would come to blows.
00:55:34 - What the devil for? - You can burn them if you like.
00:58:47 - Do you have a finer veil? - I'll show you, Mme.
01:03:13 I have waited too long for this moment.
01:07:24 Good morning. Have you heard the news?
01:10:39 The police chief's daughter is marrying tomorrow.
01:13:50 - Felix is your best friend. - Who started it?
01:17:35 Here, read it yourself if you don't believe me.
01:22:03 If he's dead, his name will be in the newspaper.
01:27:53 But fruit, once winter's here? Maybe flowers instead.
01:31:02 - That's my business. - Mine too.
01:33:50 Fellow officers.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,158
Dialogue density10.9 lines / min
First line00:01:47
Final line01:33:50

Production Record

DirectorRené Clair
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes1,153